1912 Felt Pennant Postcard Promotes Wm H. Taft for President He Came in Third!
Specifications
| All Returns Accepted | ReturnsNotAccepted |
| Type | postcard |
| Year | 1912 |
| Presidential Campaign | William H. Taft 1912 |
| Theme | Politics |
| Country/Region | United States |
| Country/Region Of Manufacture | United States |
Poor president William Howard Taft. First, he really didn't enjoy being the Chief Executive, which he became as Theodore Roosevelt's chosen successor in 1908. And, judging by the number of postcards showing him doing stuff everywhere in the country, they must have run him ragged going all over during his four years in office. Then, TR took him on for the 1912 GOP nomination, got mad when Taft received it and bolted the party. All this did was split the conservative votes and allow democrat Woodrow Wilson into the White House, while Taft ended up coming in third. What a poor showing. At least Harding put him on the Supreme Court, which made him very happy, finally as he always liked being a judge. This is one of a series of felt postcards done for 1912 in different colors like blue, green, pink, orange and this yellow, for the two major-party guys - Taft and Wilson. But, curiously, as popular as TR was, we've not seen likewise cards for him. The felt of this is 7.25" x 3.75", while the card is 5" x 3.25". It is in nice condition, but please look at our images to judge this for yourself so you can be happy with your purchase. Remember, folks, this stuff's called ephemera because it was made to be used and then discarded. As collectors, we're just happy to have things like this in any condition to add to our collections. We are members of APIC and sell only authentic presidential (and other collectible) material so buy with confidence. We'll be happy to combine S & H costs on multiple purchases even though eBay says we won't. We just issue a refund for any overpayment. Shipping on this will be $5.50, carefully packed with tracking. 8464 We returned from the northeastern part of the U.S. where we purchased another top-notch political postcard collection from a life-long specialist and friend. PLUS, we're still selling out of the collection of our mid-west friend! Since many of their cards are duplicates of our own, we feel it is important to offer them back into the collector market, so that others continue having the fun of discovery and pride of ownership that we three have experienced over the decades. Hopefully you can find a gem or two to add to your own collection, so check our eBay store over time for this great opportunity for adding to your collection. Our collecting interests fall into all categories of presidential campaign material, but postcards remain at the top of the list. Like buttons, their graphics can be spectacular. But they have the added advantage of being able to contain a lot more of it with much more diverse art. They may relate to a specific person or event or articulate opposing campaign slogans. Many can be "mated-up" with an example for another candidate: the 1912 pennant cards have seemingly endless color combinations, images and slogans so you'll never have them all, which keeps your quest alive. Some have "coattails" and are geographically specific or contain "hopefuls" or are from a person's early career. One can simply collect their favorite candidate. In history, the 1908 election occurred at the height of the overall postcard craze by the public, so one can acquire a massive collection for that year alone. Cards can be one-of-a-kind real photos, printed photos or lithographs while others are part of a set. Some are cross-collectibles involving baseball, other sports, artists, causes or holidays. They can show one or more candidates - often even the opposing candidates - which one rarely finds on pins. Just remember this: if it doesn't have a printed place for a stamp and an address or wasn't machine-mailed like most modern examples, by definition it ISN'T a postcard. Having it used through the mail confirms its history (if you're worried about reproductions) and adds to its depth. Be aware that condition may be part of the mailing: it's important and can affect the value. But being obsessed and possessed like many button fanatics over obtaining perfect condition examples can be time wasted from the joy of collecting. Cards are much more personal than pins. You know they were handled, way back when, and are also meant to be today (using care). If folding or mechanical, they MUST be touched and worked to fully appreciate them. Many backs contain a political message or show a postmark nailing down a small town or date. Some show a particular moment in American history: a meeting of great individuals or the last days or hours of a person - often the president. Others then show the early days of his successor. Pins don't often show that. Many cards have anti-cartoons - their great, artwork barbs and blurbs are classic political fun; sarcastic, creative, witty and sometimes suggestive, as being rendered by the famous or not-so. Pro-examples can gush enthusiastically. Some reflect America's socially or racially questionable past from which we may learn. Others show an obscure candidate and were printed in rather limited numbers. Postcard evolution from the late 19th-century to the oversize mailers of today can be displayed in one tray. Can you tell we love 'em! Therefore, we're listing a broad selection to pique your interest and show what we mean about how great, diverse and wonderful these relatively affordable political collectibles are. Most of all, have fun with them. Postcards were meant to be FUN.
